Highlights from the World Nutrition Forum 2023

Making it possible, together 

“The 2023 World Nutrition Forum in Cancun brings together hundreds of leading experts in  science, academia, research, veterinary medicine, animal nutrition, genetics, business, and feed  manufacturing from around the world. 

“We can use this forum to connect the  transformational changes happening  in the agri-food industry, with our  ability to affect consumer choice in a  new and empowering way,” says Ivo Lansbergen, Executive Vice President, Animal Nutrition and Health at DSM.

“I can see a future where every item  on the supermarket shelf carries  environmental labelling, meaning  consumers can compare and  choose products, both within food categories and between completely different types of products. To make this reality we need reliable, accurate  nutritional and environmental data flowing through every stage of the value chain.  

“Let us lead this race to the top in terms of sustainability, and in doing so, create a brighter future for us all. 

“My thanks go to everyone attending  and involved in the 2023 World Nutrition Forum,” Mr Lansbergen concludes. 

The evolution of corporate sustainability and what it means for you – Bob Langert

In the past three decades, sustainability has evolved way beyond what was thought was possible and into a mainstream business function. This time has largely been filled with playing defence and staying out of trouble. Now, companies are playing offense, and need people within their organisation to take the strategies and goals and make things happen.  

Agribusiness and the media: What’s the story? – Timo Küntzle 

How can agribusiness reach a better understanding of concerns within society? There‘s no one-fits-all solution for building a positive image of modern agriculture, where there‘s a lack of it, especially when trust and credibility are values that need time to build up.

The environmental impact of livestock farming – Frank Mitloehner 

In grazing the two-thirds land unfit for arable production globally, ruminants satisfy the demand for animal protein but also create the unwanted by-product, methane. Reducing livestock is not the answer as consumer demand is on a positive growth curve. Exploring alternatives for  methane i.e. conversion to electricity, as well as using feed supplements and selective breeding to reduce methane emissions are all viable solutions.

The economics of sustainability in animal protein – Brenda De Swart 

Following climate agreements, governments are communicating with the private sector to help reach these goals. Take the animal protein sector: from a commodity provider to a player that integrates data, agriculture expertise and supply chain traceability solutions – how do we transition?  

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